ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 244936 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
disconcert
pallid
gruff
homage

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
derivative
eulogy
contortion
salvage

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

3 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
derelict
discern
implement

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

4 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
foil
appalling
revive
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
mandate
crafty
prune
prominence

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."